Bpifrance is a financial institution dedicated to supporting companies throughout their development stages, particularly those preparing for stock market listing and seeking credit equity. The organization provides a range of financial solutions, including financing, innovation assistance, and capital investment. By integrating various entities such as OSEO and CDC Entreprises, Bpifrance aims to deliver tailored financial support that addresses the specific needs of businesses. The institution is committed to fostering innovation and helping companies transition toward sustainable growth, ensuring they are well-equipped to face future challenges.
Director of Transverse Venture Capital Investments Division
Benoit Barteau Ph.D
Investment Director
Nicolas Berdou
Investment Director, Defense Expert
Clarisse Blandin
Investment Director
Elyssa Maufras du Châtellier
Investment Director
Edouard Combette
Investment Director
Charlotte Corbaz
Investment Drector - Large Venture
Sofia Dahoune
Associate
Nicolas Dardenne
Senior Investment Director, Normandy (Caen Rouen)
Arnaud Despoisse
Director of Occitanie Participations
Nicolas Dufourcq
CEO
Mailys Ferrere
Director of Large Venture Investments
Romain Fourcade
Investment Director
Paul-Francois Fournier
Executive Director, Innovation Department
Vanessa Giraud
Director of Environmental Impact Funds
Alessandro Gonella
Director
Gwenael Hamon
Investment Director
Laurent Higueret
Senior Investment Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences - Large Venture Fund
Veronique Jacq
Head of Digital Venture team
Louis Janneau
Investment Director and Fund Manager
Magali Joessel
Director of Funds
So-Yeon Koo
Senior Investment Manager
Jérôme Langlade
Investment Director Aquitaine / Limousin / Poitou-Charentes
Eric Lefebvre
Director
Stephane Lefevre-Sauli
Senior Investment Director
Arnaud Legardeur
Investment Director
Olivier Martinez
Investment Director
Serge Mesguich
Director of FIT
Louis Molis
Investment Director
Jean-Francois Morin
Investment Director
Sébastien Moynot
Director
Adrien Muller
Investment Director
Adrien Neel
Investment Director
Axel Piriou
Director of Investments
Olivier Rameil
Senior Investment Director / VC seed
Vincent Roque
Director
Thibaut Roulon Ph.D
Investment Director
Gilles Schang
Deputy Managing Director
Bruno Villeneuve
Associate
Jean-Marie Fougeray
Senior Investment Director, Brittany
Laure Michel
Investment Director
Past deals in Semiconductor
Eyco
Series A in 2024
Eyco specializes in designing and manufacturing smart circuits, playing a significant role in the European microelectronics sector. The company produces hardware components for digital applications, focusing on high-tech solutions that operate with minimal environmental impact. Eyco's commitment to sustainable practices enables clients to implement secure digital applications while promoting environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Through its advanced industrial machinery, Eyco ensures efficient mass production tailored to client specifications, contributing to the evolving landscape of electronics.
Magnetfab
Grant in 2024
Magnetfab pioneers the mass-production of integrated micromagnets, driving advanced miniaturization for next-generation consumer electronics, robotics, quantum computing, and beyond.
Diamfab
Venture Round in 2024
Diamfab is an advanced start-up that manufactures diamond for the semiconductor industry.
Sequans Communications
Grant in 2024
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003, Sequans has developed and delivered seven generations of 4G technology and its chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks around the world. Today, Sequans offers two LTE product lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for M2M devices and other connected devices for the Internet of Things. Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China.
Scalinx
Series B in 2024
Scalinx is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and supply of Signal Conversion ASICs and ASSPs for various markets, including Test & Measurement, MilAero, and Communications. The company operates from its headquarters in Paris, with additional design sites in Caen and Grenoble. In Caen, a team of 20 employees industrializes the designs before production is outsourced to a network of subcontractors. Scalinx focuses on developing semiconductor technology that enables wideband and low-power signal conversion, facilitating applications in wired and wireless communications, test and measurement equipment, and radar. This approach allows clients to reduce costs and shorten development time for signal conversion technologies.
Quandela
Series B in 2023
Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.
Injectpower
Grant in 2023
Injectpower creates energy storage technologies and micro-batteries for medical implants. Its small solid-state battery allows devices to function as sensors or actuators, collecting data continuously and autonomously for weeks without needing to be recharged. Their micro-batteries, which have been developed over 16 years and have 40 patents, are manufactured utilizing a verified semiconductor supply chain and have high reliability.
Aledia
Venture Round in 2023
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.
Quobly
Seed Round in 2023
Quobly specializes in the development and marketing of a universal large-scale quantum computer, leveraging established semiconductor industry techniques. The company focuses on creating quantum computing semiconductors designed for commercial applications, enabling clients to utilize quantum computers for various complex problems. These applications include optimizing energy distribution and accelerating drug development by computing chemical properties more efficiently. Quobly aims to meet the specific needs of its clients by providing reliable and effective quantum computing solutions based on proven semiconductor processes.
Aniah
Series A in 2022
Aniah specializes in providing an integrated circuit (IC) verification tool designed to identify and rectify electrical errors in chip designs efficiently. The company's platform conducts a comprehensive analysis at the transistor level, ensuring that all potential power states are covered in a single run. This approach allows users to concentrate on genuine errors rather than sifting through false positives. Aniah's technology delivers relevant results within seconds, empowering engineers to enhance their designs continuously and expedite the sign-off process. By minimizing the risk of electrical errors early in the design phase, Aniah supports semiconductor projects and improves overall workflow efficiency for its clients.
Hummink
Seed Round in 2022
Hummink is a Paris-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in additive manufacturing technology focused on nanoscale design and production. The company utilizes a patented technology that integrates a nanometric pen with an oscillating microresonator to achieve capillary deposition of various liquids. This innovative approach allows clients in the semiconductor and molecular diagnostic industries to create large objects while maintaining high resolution and precision on substrates ranging from millimetric to centimetric scales. Hummink's advancements in nano-printing technology position it as a valuable player in the field of precision manufacturing.
Scintil Photonics
Venture Round in 2022
SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless company that develops silicon photonic integrated circuits. SCINTIL solutions combine the best of Silicon (Si) and Indium Phosphide (InP) materials using wafer-scale bonding of InP on Si and rely on commercial silicon foundry processes to build fully integrated photonic circuits (comprising multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors).
UnitySC
Venture Round in 2022
UnitySC specializes in metrology and inspection equipment for advanced semiconductor packaging and defect inspection. The company offers global service and application support to maintain equipment efficiency throughout its lifecycle. UnitySC serves various markets, including automotive, high-performance computing, and the Internet of Things, enhancing technological capabilities across industries.
Quandela
Venture Round in 2021
Quandela is a company specializing in quantum computing, focusing on the development of communication networks and optical computers. It manufactures photonic quantum computers and markets them to industrial clients. The company's flagship product, a single-photon source device, integrates photonics with semiconductor quantum dots, facilitating quantum communication, computation, and sensing. This device allows for the efficient collection of emitted single photons at high rates, helping researchers minimize charge noise decoherence and achieve the emission of identical photons with high fidelity. These advancements are crucial for the progress of sophisticated quantum applications, positioning Quandela as a key player in the field of quantum technology.
Antaios
Series A in 2020
Antaios specializes in the development of advanced memory technology aimed at addressing the increasing power demands in semiconductor systems. By leveraging the spin-orbit torque phenomenon, the company offers a solution that combines high speed and non-volatility. This innovative approach enables chip manufacturers to optimize the performance of computers and smartphones while significantly reducing power consumption. Antaios is committed to bringing this technology to market, facilitating improvements in advanced computing for its clients.
Aledia
Series D in 2020
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.
Scintil Photonics
Seed Round in 2019
SCINTIL Photonics is a fabless company that develops silicon photonic integrated circuits. SCINTIL solutions combine the best of Silicon (Si) and Indium Phosphide (InP) materials using wafer-scale bonding of InP on Si and rely on commercial silicon foundry processes to build fully integrated photonic circuits (comprising multi-wavelength lasers, waveguides, wavelength filters, and photodetectors).
Presto Engineering
Venture Round in 2018
Presto Engineering, Inc. is a provider of outsourced development operations for semiconductor and Internet of Things (IoT) device companies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company specializes in turn-key solutions that encompass radio-frequency (RF), mixed-signal devices, and comprehensive semiconductor testing and analysis services. Its offerings include wafer fabrication, back-end processing, and various backend packaging services. Additionally, Presto Engineering provides extensive product engineering, debugging, and release acceleration services, which cover testing, reliability assessments, and yield enhancement. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including medical, automotive, industrial, and communications. With additional offices in France, Thailand, and Taiwan, Presto Engineering aims to help clients minimize overhead, reduce risk, and expedite their time-to-market.
Kalray
Venture Round in 2018
Kalray S.A. is a French company that specializes in low-power and time-critical processor solutions, focusing on high-performance, data-centric computing markets. The company is known for its patented manycore array processors, particularly the MPPA processor family, which enables real-time processing and server acceleration. Kalray's product offerings include a range of data center solutions such as the Kalray Target Controller for optimized NVMe storage, TurboBoost for secure communications, and various software development kits that facilitate programming with standard languages. Additionally, the company provides PCIe acceleration boards for applications in storage, networking, and cryptography. Kalray serves diverse industries including autonomous vehicles, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and data networking. Founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the French CEA research lab, Kalray is headquartered in Montbonnot Saint Martin, France.
Aledia
Series C in 2018
Aledia SA specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative light-emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing a unique 3D architecture based on gallium-nitride-on-silicon microwires. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, with additional subsidiaries in Malacca, Malaysia, and Palo Alto, California, Aledia's technology employs standard 8-inch silicon wafers and existing fabrication processes, allowing for the production of LED chips at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional planar designs. This technology supports a range of applications, including general lighting, automotive, and display technologies, specifically for mobile and microdisplays used in augmented and virtual reality environments. Aledia's focus on efficient, brighter, and cost-effective displays positions it as a key player in the LED market.
Seamless Waves
Grant in 2016
Seamless Waves is a company specialized in the design and implementation of reconfigurable RF transceivers. These transceivers are capable of sweeping the frequency spectrum, identifying the least occupied frequency band and then establishing a communication using the wireless standard adapted to this band. Thanks to their highly efficient RF Analog-to-Digital converters, these transceivers achieve a very low power consumption that is well suited for portable devices. Seamless Waves is also a provider of silicon-proven Analog/RF Physical IPs and their virtual component models that can be used for early system integration.
ACCO Semiconductor
Series F in 2016
ACCO Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that is empowering today's mobile communications products with advanced, high performance and cost compelling CMOS wireless solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California at the heart of 'Silicon Valley', ACCO has developed and patented a groundbreaking and highly innovative CMOS technology. ACCO is applying this technology to provide highly integrated and cost compelling, high-efficiency CMOS power amplifier products for 2G/EDGE/3G/4G mobile handsets not previously considered possible using CMOS technology.
Delfmems
Series C in 2014
Delfmems SAS, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and licensing of radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) switching technology. The company focuses on small-signal switching applications, providing stand-alone single pole double throw switches suitable for automatic test equipment, instrumentation, mobile telecommunications infrastructure, as well as military and space applications. Delfmems' technology supports the creation of digital and variable capacitors, aiming to enhance connectivity and meet the growing data demands of next-generation 4G and 5G handsets. Their RF MEMS switching solutions deliver low voltage operation, high performance, and hot switching capabilities, enabling clients to achieve increased bandwidth and bit rates for handling substantial data volumes.
Delfmems
Series B in 2013
Delfmems SAS, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and licensing of radio-frequency micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) switching technology. The company focuses on small-signal switching applications, providing stand-alone single pole double throw switches suitable for automatic test equipment, instrumentation, mobile telecommunications infrastructure, as well as military and space applications. Delfmems' technology supports the creation of digital and variable capacitors, aiming to enhance connectivity and meet the growing data demands of next-generation 4G and 5G handsets. Their RF MEMS switching solutions deliver low voltage operation, high performance, and hot switching capabilities, enabling clients to achieve increased bandwidth and bit rates for handling substantial data volumes.
Meusonic
Venture Round in 2008
Meusonic SAS designs and manufactures electronic and microelectronic microwave sub-systems; and power systems. Its products include narrow and broadband solid state amplifiers, switches, and passives devices; up and down converters and transmit/receive modules; software-controlled radio frequency and microwave test and measurement sub-systems; and AC and DC power supplies and dynamic loads. The company also offers sub-contracting services in functional testing and manufacturing. It serves airborne, naval, ground defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and medical sectors. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Malakoff, France.
Oxxius
Seed Round in 2002
Oxxius is a laser design and manufacturing house founded in 2002 to bring disruptive innovations to the market of visible lasers. We develop advanced continuous-wave laser modules targeting numerous applications in bio-photonics, metrology, spectroscopy and other analytics and instrumentation applications, for both research and industry customers. Oxxius is headquartered in western France and located among a major optics and photonics cluster. Oxxius’ products leverage an innovative, patented solid-state laser architecture offering major advances in compactness, reliability and cost of ownership. In addition, this technology enables exceptional spectral and spatial beam characteristics, as well as market-leading power levels. We also offer a broad range of diode laser modules to cover all the wavelength range from UV to near-infrared. Together with bringing outstanding products to the market, Oxxius is committed to offering a world-class level of quality, customer care and service.
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